US Bridges

CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Guernsey County, Ohio · 1 MI N SR 541 2 MI W I77 · Structure no. 3030997

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
1951 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek in Guernsey County, Ohio. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 278 by 1971. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 33 Eighth ST RD
CrossesWills Creek
Location1 MI N SR 541 2 MI W I77
RouteCity Street C0033
StateOhio
Coordinates40.15968, -81.57647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1951)
Projected traffic278 by 1971
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1951 count).

How long is CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 33 Eighth ST RD over Wills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.